They love the owner and the whole family. The attention and respect from the family are highly valued. They behave restlessly if you ignore the pet for a long time. However, violent manifestations of feelings are very rare. At home, they are compared to samurai – restrained, but infinitely loyal.
#1 The exact date on which Shiba Inu were first bred is not known, but it is believed that they could date back as far as 300 BC.
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#2 Their initial purpose was to hunt in the mountainous regions of Japan and they have hunted for larger animals.
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#3 However, most Shiba Inu are now kept as companion dogs.
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